0:10:09 The event included a children’s reading. Name dropping ensues. The program came together in two months. It was a professional, intimate crowd.

0:14:16 Dan asks about Voice Over Universe, which Zurek founded.http://www.voiceoveruniverse.com/. It was early in the VO social media explosion over the last six years.

0:17:55 Break. HomeStudioMaster.

0:18:55 SpongeBob!

0:19:18 They’re back. Questions: What’s your studio set up these days? A: 416 and the MBox 3 mini, and MacBook Pro and a bunch of plugins. He takes it all to the radio station.

0:21:58 Q: Do you do any improv and has it helped? A: He hasn’t but, he’s had an acting coach.

0:22:50 Q from Paul Strikwerda: How do you see the role of VoiceOver Universe in light of Facebook and other social media? A: It gives you your own webpage. They talk about people who got their start at VO Universe.

0:26:15 Q: What are you favorite plugins for Pro Tools? A: Waves. It’s got it all. L2 Maximizer and C1 are good. George asked about multiband compressors.

0:27:16 Q What iOS interface are you using on the iPhone? A: He uses the iRig into the iPhone with his 416. iTrack Solo is also a good iPhone device, though they have to be plugged into a power source.

0:28:21 Q: When did you decide it was time to uproot to follow the work? A: Chicago is his home. He recounts his early career in radio and voice-over.

0:30:13 Zurek introduces his fiancee, Georgia (AKA Zsa Zsa). He proposed on the air. She is an attorney, originally from Haiti. She speaks French and Creole.

0:31:59 Zurek talks about recording videos in the car. George talks about doing that while picking up people at the airport and will post. Zurek uses iMovie on his iPhone.

0:32:57 Dan asks Zurek about his interview with President Obama. He tells the story.

0:38:40 Studio Suit is about gone! Order now! Dan may custom make them once he moves to California.

0:40:04 Q: thoughts on new virtual recording tool for (Voice Meter Banana?). A: Dan’s view: the best substitute for a phone patch is a phone. George shies away from software mixers. He needs to check it out.

0:42:09 Dan gives a tour of the theater where he just did The Music Man. He talks about stage acting compared to voice-over, lines and breaths.

0:45:48 They get letters.

0:45:58 Q about pasting in room tone in TwistedWave. A: Generally you don’t master room tone. George goes on to explain possible exceptions.

0:48:40 Q: How do you properly store equipment in different seasons? How do you travel with gear? A: If you’re always using your stuff, it’s just there. Dan elaborates.

0:05:32 George the only thing to watch are humidity changes with condensation on the capsule. Keeping mics dry, clean and not dropped are key.

1:04:58 Go to ewabs.com, and click on Harlan’s logo at the bottom of the page to reach VoiceOver Essentials.

1:05:21 Dan shows his adapter collection.

1:06:02 Doug Turkel tells about his recent work with car and casino spots and mixed martial arts (MMA). Lots of screaming.

1:08:00 Doug talks about his goal with auditioning—he’d rather market to people and get on short lists for gigs rather than audition on play-to-play sites. He gets a better return on his investment. You can make it up in volume, but it’s hard to make a living that way.

1:10:10 Dan asks Doug about his view of pay-to-play sites.

1:10:43 Doug tells his opinion.

1:12:12 George joins the discussion with thoughts about the role of pay-to-play sites. Doug comments about VO talent selling themselves short. He sees a gradual erosion of pay rates and quality.

1:14:25 Dan feels it’s like an auction. Doug says it’s a reverse auction. They end the debate by mentioning the WoVO site that will be coming soon.

1:17:26 Thanks to Doug. Thanks to donors. Show addiction discussed.

1:18:55 How to donate: go to EWABS.com.

1:20:15 Subscribe to the YouTube Channel!

1:21:39 NarratorHelper.com, where you can get help with long-form work.

1:22:14 Movember. Donate to George’s MO-VO team at us.movember.com/team/1579149

1:23:25 November 24: Harlan Hogan will be the guest.

1:23:41 Another roundtable is in the works. Let them know what topic you’d like to see: audio masters, marketing, social media, acting, demo. Send a message to ewabshop@gmail.com with your thoughts.

11Nov

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Jeff, John, and George really get to geek out this week as Dan rehearses for the Music Man, but he still manages to stop in to say hello in his top hat! We talk about audio processing, Voice Arts Awards, Car Talk, audio gear, Sennheiser 416, and a ton more on this one.

0:04:14 EWABS NEWS (minus the bumper). George talks about the Behringer mixer, the XR12 X Air Mixer: http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/Xr12.aspx/. It can be controlled remotely with any device. The price is good, too.

0:06:37 George says there’s a new Tesla museum being built in New Jersey. igg.me/at/bricks-for-tesla/x

0:08:02 New sponsor, VoiceZam! Find out SamFusion!

0:13:33 Dan and George are back.

0:13:57 Break. Home Studio Master.

0:14:57 The Two Radiant Celestial Brothers.

0:15:12 They’re back with questions via SpeakPipe.

Q: A new VO actor wants advice on mic and preamp within his budget.

A: Dan says, start with basic gear. Work on your mic technique, room acoustics, and performance first. His super cheap mic sounds just FINE! The new Scarlet Solo might be an option. The VO1-A from Harlan Hogan might work, and others.

0:19:27 Q: How do I connect Apollo Twin Duo to a hardware mixer. A: George gives the details.

0:23:40 Tip of the Week: Studio Monitors. Dan talks about “Close field monitors” and the limitations of headphones.

0:27:36 George talks about how headphones can help. He prefers them for audiobook production because the end-user will likely hear the audio that way. Hear more on Whittam’s World, Episode 46. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fWtpoQGOxY where George talks about monitors and headphones pluses and minuses.

1:29:18 NarratorHelp.com, will help you get your audiobook done right.

1:30:19 It’s Mov-ember. Donate to George’s team at us.movember.com/team/1579149

1:31:02 Next week, Dan is in a show, so it will be Jon Taylor and George. November 17—from Doug Turkel’s home in Florida. Harlan Hogan will be on on November 24. Send questions and guest ideas to ewabshop@gmail.com.

1:32:52 Thanks to the wives and staff.

1:33:47 Dan wants to leave us with something: his son Jacob’s animated short.